Writer Dave Hill has been with Game of Thrones since season two, starting out as an assistant to showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. He was promoted to writer in season five, taking the writing lead for “Sons of the Harpy.” He took the lead again in season six for “Home,” and is also responsible for […]
Continue reading →For award winning costume designer Michele Clapton, clothing should tell a story. Her creations for Game of Thrones are incredibly detailed and symbolic; as much a part of the narrative as the characters themselves. Their journeys are mirrored in the costumes they wear, and their journeys are beginning to come to a close. In a […]
Continue reading →The excitement of the newest Game of Thrones trailer landing today has us all anxious for season 7, but the closer we get to it, the closer the end becomes. As fans, it’s difficult for us to imagine life without Game of Thrones on our television sets. It will be even harder for the cast […]
Continue reading →Game of Thrones is a visually stunning show – the makeup, the costumes, and the special effects all contribute to the authenticity of the series. None of it would matter, however, without the beautiful sets and scenery to provide the backdrop. Bringing the worlds of Westeros and Essos to life requires more than simply finding […]
Continue reading →We’ve reported on some interesting casting choices for the upcoming season of Game of Thrones over the past few months. Singer Ed Sheeran, Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard, and Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds are all slated to appear (albeit briefly) in season seven. Now The Sun brings news of a casting that might have been – […]
Continue reading →The creative genius behind the Valyrian and Dothraki languages and a key contributor to the realism of Game of Thrones – David J. Peterson – is preparing to share his expertise with the next generation of linguists. The Sierra Sun Times reports that Peterson will be teaching a class in language creation at UC Berkeley. Entitled […]
Continue reading →It’s no secret why Hafþór “Thor” Björnsson was cast as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on Game of Thrones. The 29-year old Icelander stands six feet nine inches tall, currently weighs 431 pounds, and has fallen just short of becoming the World’s Strongest Man twice. According to an interview with Men’s Health, Björnsson is currently bulking […]
Continue reading →Liam Cunningham was one of the Game of Thrones stars that was on the red carpet for last night’s Golden Globes. And he gave a brief interview that sheds some light on the plans for season 8 filming. Check out the clip after the jump.
Continue reading →When Alexander Siddig was announced as a new addition to the Game of Thrones cast at San Diego Comic Con in 2014, fans could not have been more hyped. He was a long-time favorite for the role of Prince Doran Martell; him joining the show in the part for season five was a dream come […]
Continue reading →Episode 344 – Interview with Ramin Djawadi Download | iTunes | Support The podcast sits down with Ramin Djawadi, legendary composer and the man behind the epic music of Game of Thrones. Thanks to Ramin Djawadi for the insightful, fun, and thoughtful conversation. Listen for an incredible look into the process of creating music for Game of […]
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